Okay I know it’s not thaaaat hard to tie a bow, but don’t you ever wonder how some people’s gifts look amazingly wrapped and then say “well maybe next year”…. if you are still working on wrapping, like me, here are a … Continue reading
Category Archives: inspiration
help with house cleaning Monday
I try to clean my house on Mondays because my daughter and I are usually the least busy on Mondays and because I generally don’t want to waste the whole weekend cleaning… what a drag. Cleaning feels so good … Continue reading
buying vintage for Christmas
The countdown has begun only 14 days left until Christmas! So if you still have to get through your list, consider buying vintage! This little golden book I spied while downtown yesterday will make a perfect gift topper for “baby’s … Continue reading
five holiday mocktails to try
Need a holiday mocktail recipe for your guests who aren’t into drinking alcohol? It’s always kind to have alternatives at any party, try one of these five recipes! 1. Sparkling spritzer ½ cup Pinot Noir non alcoholic sparkling wine soda … Continue reading
Holiday cocktails to serve
Whether you are in the mood for Gingerbread, Chocolate, Cranberry or Champagne this holiday… I’ve got it all here in some great holiday cocktail recipes to serve to your guests; or yourself if it’s all too stressful already 😉 Cranberry … Continue reading
7 new ideas for gift wrapping this holiday season
1. All white with burlap 2. paper cupcake holders as flowers, can easily be done in Christmas hues 3. doilies, newspaper and ribbon 4. fabric animals 5. themed gift wrapping, find a holder within your theme 6. take a cue … Continue reading
colorful Christmas tree decorating ideas
We put up our Christmas tree yesterday and it turned out pretty cool and got me in the spirit of the season so I wanted to look up some other Christmas tree ideas to share with you out there. All … Continue reading
gifts to bring your Thanksgiving host or hostess
Traveling this Thanksgiving? Well don’t forget a little something for the host or hostess! I am going to my sister’s house so I am planning to make her this awesome fruit turkey gobbler courtesy of Crunchy Peas. Here are some sweet ideas other … Continue reading
how to make your own home emergency kit
A few weeks ago while talking with my sister-in-law about super-storm Sandy and our family members and friends that were caught in the middle of it she asked me if I had a home emergency kit. I confessed that I … Continue reading
five holiday wreath ideas
Hello readers! I have been gone for about a week taking a short break to enjoy my daughter’s birthday festivities but I am back today to share with you, five holiday wreath ideas you may want to try. A wreath … Continue reading